Feds Prosecuted U.S. Border Agent for Mexico
Written by Alex Newman
Wednesday, 13 April 2011 14:37

The Obama administration improperly prosecuted an American Border Patrol agent at the behest of the Mexican government, national correspondent Andy Ramirez of the Liberty News Network said in an exclusive video report. He also had an exclusive interview with the jailed agent’s wife, Diana (picture, left), who lamented the fact that his six children may not have their father around for 10 years.

The story involves U.S. Border Patrol agent Jesus Diaz, Jr., who was charged with mistreating a then-16-year-old illegal-immigrant drug smuggler apprehended at the border. In an effort to locate hidden contraband, Diaz allegedly pulled on the suspect’s handcuffs, prompting the Mexican consulate to complain that excessive force was used.
Two oversight agencies eventually cleared Diaz of wrongdoing. But Internal Affairs — which Ramirez refers to as “Infernal Affairsâ€